American game, Japanese rules / written, produced and directed by Ofra Bikel ; WGBH Educational Foundation ; produced for the Documentary Consortium by WGBH-Boston.
Publisher:
copied for The University of Iowa Libraries by Video Center Media,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
1 videocassette (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in.
A presentation of the Documentary Consortium comprised of television stations KCTS (Seattle), WNET (New York), WPBT (Miami), WTVS (Detroit), and WGBH (Boston). Host, Judy Woodruff ; narrator, Gail Harris ; translation voice, Alexander Bernstein. "FRON611K." Originally broadcast on the PBS television program Frontline 1988 April 26. Originally issued by PBS Video on VHS in 1988. Transferred from VHS to DVCAM by Video Center Media for the University of Iowa Libraries. Video credits indicate copyright date of 1988.
Summary:
Examines the frustrations of Americans trying to understand and cope with the unwritten rules of life in Japan. Focuses on the experiences of American baseball players and business people to provide an intimate and perceptive look at Japanese society through the eyes of Americans who live and work there.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)948213091
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.